Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-05-29

- NUT NY(IJf~ beaus may look
y %%N@ out for all sorts
N~ of expressive
~ floral offerings.
Every man who has ever made love to a
girl, and every girl who has ever had a
man in love with her, knows without be-
ing told that the petals of a violet or rose
contains more eloquence than could be put
into a quire Of note-paper or a week Of
Sunday evenings.
To the girlish hearts red rose or bunch
of sweet-pea is a whole sonnet, and If q
lover but know the favOrite flower of his
ideal, it will plead his suit as nothing else
can. Every maid in poetry had her posyi
even poor 'Ophelia' immOrtalized the
pansy and rosemary, and it would be very
safe to venture that no less celebrated gen
tlemen than Frederick the Great, NapO-
leon, Washington and Victor Hugo, car
ried and crushed in their breast pockets
the nosegays that were cherished rs long
as life lasted by the object of their devo-
ton. The first greeting to the babe Is
made with a bunch OF sweetness In
white;" recurring birthdays are
marked with pansies or tuschias
no bride ever made a happy
marriage without the benedictiOn of per-
fume from a white rose, and love hallows
the tomb and rObs the grave OF its horror
with forget-me-nOt and myrtle. There is
no 10y too great and no grief too sacred for
the ministratiOu of the sweet and pretty
children of the wood.
But we have gotten so far ahead OF the
woodland blossoms as to care little for a
wild rose or jack-in-the-pulpit when the
American beauty and rich carnation are
available. There still remains some OF the
same wild extravaganza which fired the
blood of our Dutch ancestors and led them
to invest whole fortunes in tulip bulbs, Tor
none but the choicest and most gorgeous
flowers are cultivated, and no Others are in
demand. The men who make a luxury OF
floral offerings want the choicest buds i'll
the tray, and those who buy often will
take nothing else. Among this latter
class there is always u thirst for some Tar-
ity and when, liked by the beauty, it is
satisfying the florist can get his W price
for it; a fact, by the way, he is well aware
of, since day and night, asleep or awake,
he is continually marrying his roses
and mating pinks, pansies and amaranthS
in the hope of raising some new bud that
shall bring him wealth if not fame. The
La France, that big fragrant rose that
bushes the most delicate shades of pink,
is said to have realized the inventor
halfa million of dollars before it was pur-
chased by the Government, and only a
year ago the father of the American beauty
sold halt of his patent for $4,000, while
General JacqueminOt is said to have made
$500, 600 sixty-five years ago OF his big red
rose.
The social events of the past week were
not numerous, but several very enjoyable
affairs were given, which, together with
those promised Tor the coming week, will
be found detailed below:
The Mercantile club had made extensive
arrangements to give a grand evening hop
or moonlight picnic, without the moon
light, at Wheeling Park, on Thursday
evening, and the affair would have GER
tainly been delightful had not a spell Of
bad weather set in and prevented, so III
stead of going to the Park the young folks
assembled at their hall on Main street,
where a very delightful hop followed,
Kramer's orchestra furnished the music,
and the evening being pleasantly
cool, the merry party danced gally until
long after midnight. At 1870 they re-
paired to Ziegenfelder's where elegant re
| freshments were served and discussed, af'
ter which they returned to the hall and
again enjoyed the delights Of the dance fol
some time. 1t is the intention of the club
to again attempt another party 1T the
Park in about two weeks, and it is to be
hoped the weather will be more prOpitious
The past week was certainly a bad one
for out door parties, the weather being
very cool and the earth damp on account
of numerous rains. Mr.. William j.. Luti
had invited a large number of his friends t.
a lawn fete for Friday evening ut the elegant
residence of his brother Mr.. Geo. w. Lutz, OIL
| South Front street, Island. A Large plat
form had been built on the lawn, facing
the river and strings of japanese lanterns
lighted the grounds and dancing platform
while four natural gas jets had been erect
ed. However, the ~disagreeable weather
again made dancing impossible during The
early part Ofthe evening, and the parlOrS anC
adjoining rooms were thrown open for thai
purpose. Kramer and his orchestra were
on hand aud dispensed beautiful music, to
which the young folks merrily danced. The
residence, which is 4 model of beauty
and elegance, was lighted from top to bot
tom and certainly presented a brilliant
appearance. Later i'll the evening the raiE
ceased and the weather cleared enough Il
allow the guests to promenade about The
grounds and dance upon the platform
although it was rather venturesOme. The
music could be heard over in the city,
while the lawn and house looked beautiful.
from this side of the river. At II O'Clock
refreshments were served in the house
the original intention being to serve then
on the lawn. This part of the entertain
ulChb was III hCSPAhS "Abh ~ oAAhN SiN
was as heartily enjoyed. Mr.. Lutz was
assisted in entertaining the guests
by Mrs. Geo. ". Lutz, and their cordia
hospitality at once placed everybody a
ease and made them feel perfectly at home,
The formality so usual at evening partie:
was entirely absent, which fact lent add
tioual zest to the pleasure. Between thirty
five and forty couples were present and
all enjoyed the affair so heartily that it wa'
bordering on four O'Clock yesterday morn
ing before the last guest said a reluctant
goodbye, and the occasion of so much
gaiety was over. As delightful as the
affair certainly was, it might have been
more so had the weather been favorable,
but all were loud in their praises OF the
charming entertainment, and its giyer may
feel proud of it.
Last evening the residence OF Mr.. Charles
Butler, on South Jacob street, was the
scene of large gathering Of relatives and
friends, the occasion being the celebration